Physical Science of Matter – Unit Goals

All goals should be specific, attainable, time constrained, and measurable.

KMLHS Science Department Outcomes

It is the goal of KMLHS Science Department that the students of Kettle Moraine Lutheran High School are faithful servants of God who know and believe:

1.       That God created all things out of nothing in six natural days as is recorded in Genesis ch. 1.

2.       That God, as the Preserver, cares and provides for each of His creatures.

Graduates of the KMLHS Science Department will be:

1.   Perceptive thinkers who distinguish between the changing nature of science and the

      unchanging nature of God.

2.   Quality producers who use experimental procedures and problem-solving skills.

3.   Knowledgeable and responsible stewards who incorporate scientific concepts and

      theories as they make wise decisions about the use of the gifts of God’s creation.

4.   Life-long learners who evaluate scientific discoveries in the light of God’s Word.

5.   Collaborative contributors who can integrate scientific knowledge and skills into their

      occupations and personal lives.

How did I do? ________________________________________________________________

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Course Outcomes - The students will be able to:

1. Establish, revise, and complete goals for themselves and their cooperative learning

    groups in the area of physical science with respect to problem-solving skills, critical-  

    thinking skills, communication skills, making scientific connections, cooperative skills,  

    and use of technology.

2.  Evaluate their own mental growth in the area of physical science with respect to

     problem-solving skills, critical-thinking skills, communication skills, making 

     scientific connections, cooperative skills, and use of technology.

3.  Appreciate the organization of the matter of God’s creation.

4.       Utilize the scientific method to solve problems

5.       Measure data using scientific techniques.

6.   Explore the properties of matter and the interactions of different types of

      elements, compounds, and mixtures.

7.   Persuade others to utilize elements, compounds, and mixtures in a God-pleasing

      manner.

8.   Write a clear job description for a Christian chemist.

How did I do? ________________________________________________________________

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The Nature of Science (Ch. 1 pgs. 4-35)  I will be able to:

1.       Define physical science as the study of the matter and energy created by God.

2.       Utilize the scientific method to solve problems.

3.       Analyze their learning styles and select study methods that are most effective for them.

4.       Establish, adjust, and complete individual and group goals.

5.       Differentiate between safe, effective laboratory procedures and those that are unsafe and ineffective.

6.       Perform measurements and conversions using SI units.

7.       Convert numbers from scientific to standard notations. 

8.       Gather data and create graphs, charts, diagrams, and outlines to organize the data.

9.       Analyze scientific information.

   My Additional Goals

1.   Skills Goal ___________________________________________________________________________

2.      Schoolwork Goal ______________________________________________________________________

3.   Career Goal __________________________________________________________________________

How did I do? ________________________________________________________________

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The Nature of Matter (Unit 4 pgs. 484-603)

  Solids, Liquids, and Gases (Ch. 16 pgs. 486-515) – Design a Plane Project - I will be able to:

1.       Explain the kinetic theory of matter.

2.       Describe the particle movement in the four states of matter.

3.       Explain the thermal expansion of matter and apply it to changes of matter in their lives.

4.       Prepare thorough, well-written lab reports.

5.       Apply Archimedes’, Pascal’s, and Bernoulli’s principles to events in their lives.

6.       Explain, measure, and predict the amount of pressure a gas will exert on its container at different temperatures and volumes.

7.       Apply pressure principles to events in their lives.

8.      Utilize the scientific method and their knowledge of solids, liquids, and gases to design and test a raft.

      My Additional Goals

1.   Skills Goal ___________________________________________________________________________

2.      Schoolwork Goal ______________________________________________________________________

3.   Career Goal __________________________________________________________________________

How did I do? ________________________________________________________________

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Classification of Matter (Ch. 17 pgs. 516-541) and Properties of Atoms & the Periodic Table  

  (Ch. 18, pgs. 542-571) – Periodic Poster Project - I will be able to:

1.       Relate the differences between substances and mixtures, elements and compounds.

2.       Compare and contrast solutions, colloids, and suspensions.

3.       Compare and contrast chemical and physical properties.

4.       Appreciate that only God can create and destroy matter.

5.       Appreciate the building blocks that God has created for all matter.

6.       Analyze substances to identify their physical and chemical properties.

7.       Deduce uses of substances based on their chemical and physical properties.

8.       Identify the names and symbols of common elements.

9.       Illustrate structures of atoms of various elements.

10.   Compute the atomic mass and mass number of an atom.

11.   Relate the significance of different isotopes of common elements.

12.   Utilize the periodic table to obtain information about elements.

13.   Compare and contrast metals, non-metals, and metalloids.

  My Additional Goals

1.   Skills Goal ___________________________________________________________________________

2.      Schoolwork Goal ______________________________________________________________________

3.   Career Goal __________________________________________________________________________

How did I do? ________________________________________________________________

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Chemical Bonds (Ch. 19, pgs. 572-603) – It’s All About Bonding Research - I will be able to:

1.       Analyze the components and bonds of a compound.

2.       Predict the resulting mass of the product by measuring the mass of the reactants.

3.       Utilize the chemical formula of a substance to illustrate its structure.

4.       Write chemical formulas and names of compounds.

5.       Research and explore scientific information.

6.       Explain factors that cause some elements to bond and others to remain apart.

   My Additional Goals

1.   Skills Goal ___________________________________________________________________________

2.      Schoolwork Goal ______________________________________________________________________

3.   Career Goal __________________________________________________________________________

How did I do? ________________________________________________________________

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The Diversity of Matter (Unit 5 pgs. 604-701)

  Elements and Their Properties (Ch. 20 pgs. 606-637) – Element Commercial Project

  I will be able to:

1.   Describe the properties of and uses for metals, non-metals, and metalloids for their daily lives.

2.       Deduce additional uses for metals, non-metals, and metalloids based on their chemical and physical properties.

3.       Collaborate with a partner to research and construct an advertising approach for a certain element.

4.       Persuade others to appreciate the importance of an element.

     My Additional Goals

1.   Skills Goal ___________________________________________________________________________

2.      Schoolwork Goal ______________________________________________________________________

3.   Career Goal __________________________________________________________________________

How did I do? ________________________________________________________________

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Grade yourself in the following areas:  Study Habits___  Effort___  Skills Gained or Improved____ Understanding the Content____

New Materials Through Chemistry (Ch. 22 pgs. 670-701) – Recycling Project - I will be able to:

1.       Compare and contrast alloys, ceramics, polymers, and composites.

2.       Explain how the properties of alloys, ceramics, polymers, and composites determine their use.

3.       Identify how alloys, ceramics, polymers, and composites are used.

4.       Explain what a semi-conductor is.

5.       Deduce additional God-pleasing uses of alloys, ceramics, semi-conductors, polymers and composite materials based on their properties.

6.       Relate improvements that can be made in our recycling programs to care for our God-given resources.

     My Additional Goals

1.   Skills Goal ___________________________________________________________________________

2.      Schoolwork Goal ______________________________________________________________________

3.   Career Goal __________________________________________________________________________

How did I do? ________________________________________________________________

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Grade yourself in the following areas:  Study Habits___  Effort___  Skills Gained or Improved____ Understanding the Content____

Interactions of Matter (Unit 6 pgs. 702-797)        

  Solutions (Ch. 23 pgs. 704-735) – Water Pollution Project - I will be able to:

1.       Identify three types of solutions

2.       Relate how things dissolve.

3.       Predict the rates at which solids and gases will dissolve.

4.       Predict whether a solute will dissolve in water.

5.       Determine how to choose the right solvent for an activity.

6.       Calculate concentrations of solutions.

7.       Compare and contrast saturated, unsaturated, and supersaturated solutions.

8.       Predict the changes a solution will undergo due to temperature changes.

9.       Examine how solutes break apart in water solutions to form positively and negatively charged particles.

10.    Predict if a solution will conduct electricity.

11.   Identify the dangers of hazardous solutions.

12.    Determine when to use antifreeze effectively.

13.    Identify sources of water pollution in our community.

14.    Propose methods to keep our drinking water safe.

      My Additional Goals

1.   Skills Goal ___________________________________________________________________________

2.      Schoolwork Goal ______________________________________________________________________

3.   Career Goal __________________________________________________________________________

How did I do? ________________________________________________________________

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Chemical Reactions (Ch. 24 pgs. 736-763) – The Chemistry of Fireworks - I will be able to:

1.       Identify the reactants and products in a chemical reaction.

2.       Predict the resulting mass of the products by measuring the mass of the reactants.

3.       Create balanced chemical equations.

4.       Compare and contrast the four types of chemical reactions.

5.       Predict which metals will replace other metals in compounds.

6.       Compare and contrast exergonic and endergonic reactions.

7.       Relate the effects of catalysts on the speed of chemical reactions.

8.       Predict the potential harmful effects and products of chemical reactions.

9.       Identify the component parts of fireworks and the chemical compounds used in them.

10.   Relate the design and building process of fireworks.

   My Additional Goals

1.   Skills Goal ___________________________________________________________________________

3.      Schoolwork Goal ______________________________________________________________________

3.   Career Goal __________________________________________________________________________

How did I do? ________________________________________________________________

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Grade yourself in the following areas:  Study Habits___  Effort___  Skills Gained or Improved____ Understanding the Content____